Farragut Career Academy HS vs Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 834 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farragut Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
490 students
Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
922 students
| Measure | Farragut Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois | Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 691 | #1992 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15794 of 16,910 | #46485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 922 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 922 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (16.8 vs 17.2).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7.5%).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 7.5%).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 93.7%).
- •Farragut Career Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy is the larger school with 922 students compared with 490.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Farragut Career Academy HS better than Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farragut Career Academy HS and Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy?
About 834 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Career Academy HS: 490. Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy: 922. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Career Academy HS and Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy rank in Illinois?
Farragut Career Academy HS is 577th of 691 and Maria Saucedo Magnet Academy is 1992nd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).